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Moisture condensation in rear tail Lamps? Aston Martin Vantage

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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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Moisture condensation in rear tail Lamps? Aston Martin Vantage

Have anybody else have problem with tail lamps? Recently I've noticed in my 2013 vantage. I'm planning to take it dealer for warranty replacement. Hope they will replace it. Car was never in accident.



I don't see any cracks.


 
Old Oct 26, 2015 | 11:19 AM
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very common - i have seen this in both of our project vantages as well as a others -

also have noticed it on the OEM red tail lights and the euro clear tail lights
 
Old Oct 26, 2015 | 12:45 PM
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Well documented on this forum and Pistonheads, a search will give you all the details.

My short take: a clear design flaw that Aston never bothered to fix. Some have managed to get light assemblies replaced, others have tried drilling holes (a band-aid solution if ever there was one). Never, ever direct a pressure washer at the lights or the result will be just as in your pictures. My V8V had this issue twice; I've managed to avoid it with my V12s (knock on wood).
 
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